TheNameDBViscount
OccupationalMeaning
A nobleman of rank below an earl, derived from the title of viscount.
Etymology
The surname derives from the French 'vicomte' and English 'viscount,' referring to a feudal noble rank. It was adopted as a surname to denote someone who held or was associated with this title.
About the Viscount Surname
Viscount is a rare surname derived from a feudal noble title. It likely originated as a way to identify individuals associated with or descended from holders of the viscount rank.
Distribution
Rare; found sporadically in England and French-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown